Monday, February 21, 2011

I was walking through the mall and saw this adorable little boy. I was doing a portrait series at the time and really wanted to paint his portrait. I asked him if I could take his picture, and his mom said it would be okay, so I snapped a shot of him. I send an email after the portrait was finished to let them know, but never heard a thing back from them. ?? I wish I could have given him the original picture I painted, which was a 12 x 12 oil. I just got the old snapshots out and painted some abstract versions. I like all the color in this one, plus his far-away look and innocence.

Daily Paintworks

Welcome to my Daily Painting Blog

I started a painting-a-day assignment on Sept. 11, 2010. As a retired art teacher I've set this challenge for myself to create self-discipline, and loosen my painting style. Going to the studio now has become a regular and necessary activity. I've enjoyed pushing myself to create interesting still lifes on the canvas.